Honeywell F300 Air Purifier: Trusted Review & Specs

The Honeywell F300 is the flagship whole-home air cleaner of this company and the direct competitor of the Aprilaire 5000. With versatility in design, could the Honeywell F300 actually be the best alternative? We will find out in our latest Honeywell F300 Review.

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As the top-of-mind air purifier brand in North America, Honeywell goes directly toe-to-toe with Aprilaire in terms of making whole-home air cleaners. In today’s Honeywell F300 Review, we’ll look at the company’s flagship whole-house air cleaner.

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Honeywell F300 Price

A great air cleaner that once again leads the Honeywell whole-home air cleaning system pack It is almost certain to be a bigger hit than the previous Honeywell F200, as it copies the idea of another flagship brand, the Aprilaire 5000.

Honeywell has updated its flagship model with a similar design, so any previous models (even the Honeywell F100) can be easily upgraded to the finest form. Also, we will have the electrostatic filter to aid the current HEPA filter, increasing the efficiency to 99% against airborne particles.

For the Honeywell F300, the American company doesn’t announce the price officially. To get the latest price, please follow our deal below to see if you can afford it.

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Honeywell F300 Design and Size

The Honeywell F300 is a collection of whole-home air cleaners for multiple sizes. You can check the table below for a full comparison.

Our unit for today is a Honeywell F300E1019, which is comparable in size to the Aprilaire 2410 and Aprilaire 3410. The height of this air cleaner is 23.3 inches, and the depth is 28.5 inches. It is quite heavy, with a total weight of 33 lbs.

The whole-home air cleaner Honeywell F300 is made of steel with an efficient door design. With an improved gasket, the air cleaner can reduce air loss through the door by up to 37%. Also, you can simply open the door to replace the filter.

On the front, you will find a TrueHOME customizable label, which includes your contact information so you can know who to call for service or replacement parts.

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Honeywell F300 Filters

As the flagship of the whole-home air cleaner series from Honeywell, the Honeywell F300 is the only air cleaner with a powerful 3-stage air cleaning system.

1. Pre-filter – Traps large pollutants such as pet hair, fur, and large dust. It should be cleaned every six months, either with a vacuum cleaner or by rinsing. Do not wash the prefilter in the dishwasher or car wash.
2. HEPA filter – Just like other HVAC systems’ filters, the Honeywell F300 will use the MERV-13 air filter, which can capture up to 97% more airborne particles compared to a standard one-inch filter.
3. Electrostatic filter – The postfilter of the Honeywell F300 is optional, but it can increase the efficiency of the overall system to 99% (MERV-16 equivalent). Can be switched on/off.

The Honeywell F300 is highly efficient at trapping microscopic particles like dust, smoke, and viruses because of the advanced technology of its electrostatic postfilter. It has an initial MERV rating of 16, which is comparable to the ifD air filter of the tower series, such as the Honeywell AirGenius 4 or Honeywell AirGenius 5.

It is said to have superior performance, being up to 30 times more efficient at capturing airborne particles compared to a standard 1-inch filter.

You need to replace the postfilter every 6 months for optimal performance. Do not wash the postfilter, as it has an electric charge and can harm you. Our current unit is a Honeywell F300E1019 with a 50000293-002 postfilter. Make sure to get the right filter for your model.

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Honeywell F300 Room Coverage

All whole-home air cleaners, including the Honeywell F300, are able to work with the whole-home HVAC system and can clean rooms up to 2,000 square feet easily.

The Honeywell F300 is not a common air purifier with fan power, so we can’t measure its ACH and CADR rating.

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Honeywell F300 Sound

Without fan power, the Honeywell F300 won’t produce any noise. And actually, the Honeywell F300 will work in unison with your existing heating, ventilating, and cooling system (HVAC) to filter all contaminants in your air, so there is no way you can see it in your living areas.

You may hear a snapping sound occasionally when the Honeywell F300 operates because of the high voltage discharge. It means your air cleaner is working fine, and anyway, you’re living far from this air cleaner.

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Honeywell F300 Power Consumption

One of our most FAQs is “Do air purifiers use a lot of energy?” In fact, we need to run an air purifier for a long time to be efficient. And power consumption is one important criterion to review to determine if this air purifier is a must-buy or not.

As an electronic air cleaner, the Honeywell F300 uses energy to operate. But the power consumption of this Honeywell F300 is only 36 watts, which is a lot better than the 60 watts of the Aprilaire 5000.

If you switch on the Electrostatic filter of the Honeywell F300 for at least 8 hours per day, you will need to pay only $13 per year.

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Honeywell F300 Additional Features

As the latest version of the Honeywell whole-home air cleaner series, the Honeywell F300 has many features for a better user experience. For example, we can simply know when the machine is working by checking the neon indicator light.

There is one test button to help you check whether the electrostatic postfilter is working or not. However, we don’t have the thermostat, as well as the filter replacement indicator, from the previous Honeywell F200, which is really a disappointment.

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Honeywell F300 Customer Service

Honeywell is a market leader in air purifiers, but its customer service is not as friendly as that of competitors. You can reach customer service via the mailbox at the Honeywell Store at 407 N. Quentin Road, Palatine, Illinois. But I suggest you call 847-701-3038 for any support questions. Or you can email sales@honeywellstore.com for any problems you experience while on the site or after buying a product. Honeywell is available from Monday to Friday.

It doesn’t have free shipping like Rabbit Air or Alen, and you must notify customer service within one business day of any problems with a third-party shipping service like USPS or FedEx. Otherwise, it will not accept liability for any merchandise damage during transit. Also, the shipment can take up to 10 business days from the date that the order is shipped.

The hardest part is when you want to return one Honeywell air purifier, as you only have 30 days from the date you receive your item to process your return. If there is no transit damage or workmanship defects, you won’t receive the shipping charge (on both the original shipping charge and the return shipping charge) and will have to pay a 10–30% re-stocking fee.

Honeywell’s warranty policy is also among the longest in the industry, with up to 5 years of coverage.

Exclusively for the Honeywell F300 model, Honeywell provides a 10-year UltraClean Coil Guarantee. If you properly maintain the electronic air cleaner and your indoor coil requires cleaning within the next 10 years, Honeywell will pay to have it professionally cleaned by a qualified contractor.

Our verdict

The Honeywell F300 is a proficient alternative to the Aprilaire 5000. It is easily upgradeable from predecessors; it consumes less power but performs slightly worse.